Tragedy In Newtown

HARTFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) – Connecticut’s chief medical examiner said he doubts toxicological tests and genetic analysis of the body of the gunman who fatally shot 20 children and six educators at a Newtown elementary school will explain his actions.

The Hearst Connecticut Media Group reported Friday that Dr. H. Wayne Carver II, who autopsied the body of the gunman Adam Lanza, said an examination of Lanza’s brain showed nothing unusual.

Carver said Lanza’s brain showed no tumor or gross deformity, though he didn’t expect to find a gross deformity.

“That would be associated with very severe disabilities,” he said.

People who suffer from such deformities usually require a “custodial” setting, Carver said.

The toxicology exam, which could take several weeks, involves testing body fluids for psychiatric medications or illegal substances. Carver said the result could provide “potentially valuable information” in creating a full picture of Lanza.